Traders remained under the impression that more restrictions would hit Indian options

The Indian derivatives crisis was successful in curbing the options exuberance that burned millions of retail investors, but traders were left in the dark as to whether new restrictions are coming that will further change the market.Investors and strategists are watching whether the Securities and Exchange Board of India will halt weekly contracts on the […]

Bain Capital’s plan to acquire a majority stake in Manappuram Finance is facing regulatory hurdles, sources say

Global private investment firm Bain Capital’s proposal to acquire a majority stake in Kerala-based gold loan financier Manappuram Finance has hit a regulatory hurdle, sources say. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) does not approve of one investor having a majority stake in two lenders and Bain Capital acquired a 90 per cent majority stake […]

How I won over investors and raised $1.5 million without a network or experience

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways I started fundraising with credentials, but quickly realized that investors cared about something completely different. I share how I turned initial skepticism into support and what really drives investor confidence. When I walked into my first investor meeting, I had no co-founder, no track […]

IPO calendar: a quiet week with no motherboard activity, 3 SME issues to keep an eye on

The Indian IPO market has started 2026 quietly, with no public motherboard releases opening for subscriptions in the first week of January. Instead, investor activity will be limited to three IPOs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reflecting the cautious mood typical of the first part of the calendar year.January often starts slowly as investors […]

Investors warn of ‘rot in private equity’ if funds come up with circular deals

In May 2022, clients of private equity firm Clearlake Capital gathered at a California resort with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, where champagne and shrimp flowed freely. Perhaps even more dazzling than the setting at the Monarch Beach Resort & Club was Clearlake’s recent performance, which blew through almost every benchmark imaginable, with one […]

Wall Street ends lower; Fears of an AI bubble and inflation are driving investors away

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed more than 1% lower on Friday, with investors leaving tech for other sectors as Broadcom and Oracle fueled concerns about an AI bubble and rising U.S. Treasury yields added pressure after some policymakers spoke out against easing monetary policy. Treasury yields rose after a group of Federal Reserve officials, […]

Markets open flat as investors wait for RBI policy amid rupee weakness

The modest opening reflected mixed global signals and continued concerns over foreign institutional investor outflows and continued rupee weakness, even as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut provided some support. The benchmark indices opened marginally higher on Thursday morning with the Sensex rising 156.04 points or 0.18 per cent to ₹85,262.85 and the […]

Last day to buy Engineers India shares to qualify for interim dividend as shares approach record date

Investors looking to take advantage of the latest dividend declared by Engineers India Ltd (EIL) should note that today, Wednesday, December 3, is the last day to purchase shares of the company in order to qualify for the interim dividend.The company’s ex-dividend date is set for Thursday, December 4. As per standard market practice, shareholders […]